Toy dogs

Toy dogs

History, purpose, grey areas, controversies, and the Toy group’s surprising breeds

What makes a Toy dog a Toy dog rather than simply a small dog? Toy dogs are a recognised breed group defined by their small size and long tradition of living closely with people. Most major kennel clubs use a Toy group to classify small bre…

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Working dogs

Working dogs

History, purpose, grey areas, and modern debates across UK and US

What does the Working group include? Working dogs are the heavy lifters of the canine world. They were bred to protect property, move loads, guard livestock and people, and support rescue and emergency tasks. In both the UK and US you will …

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